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Ian Hunter
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Ian | Report | 28 Apr 2005 23:41 |
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Hunter is apparently a derivative of the old English word 'huntian' meaning 'to hunt' or 'huntsman' and was therefore given as a second name to one who was skilled in the ways of hunting. In early charters it was latinised as venator. Bearers of this name in Scotland are members of a sept of the noble Stuart Clan of Bute, who owned the beautiful Isle of Bute. A family branch became established when John Stuart, the son of King Robert II, was appointed hereditary sheriff of Bute and Arran. Records of this surname in Scotland date back to the twelfth centuary to one William venator who was one of the witnesses to the Inquisition of Earl David before 1147. .......it goes on and on but The Hunters of Hunterston, Ayreshire, are the oldest family of the name in Scotland. ..... In England the name dates back to the thirteenth centuary to one Simon Huntere of Bedfordshire.......etc.. |
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